Hardware Connectivity

Nice to Know……

• When on a stand, you will want to lower the board to below 6 foot so that it will fit through the doorway.
• Feet lock the board in place
• Software from Smart is usually updated a couple of times a year--schools may want to "hold off" and update during the summer so that everyone is running the same version.

Hardware connectivity

• How to connect your Smartboard & Computer
  • Step #1: Connect your computer to the Smart Board and Projector and turn your computer on (this will establish all the connections and you won’t end up troubleshooting)
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  • Step #2: If the Smart Board Start Center is not visible, you will need to Open the Software/Program. In most cases you will find the Smart Board Software in the Applications Folder if using
    or Start Menu→All Programs if using
  • Step #3: A great starting point for using the Smart Board is to use the Floating Tools with a web browser or other programs that you generally use with your curriculum. Click the arrows/triangles on the Smart Board Floating Tools Tab to “activate” the floating tools menu so that you can begin using them when displaying a web page, program, or presentation.
    keep in mind that as long as your computer is connected to the Smart Board, you can also use the board’s tray tools.

• Using the Pen Tray
  • Pen color is generated by the pen that is missing from the tray
  • Pen color is NOT the color of the pen taken.
  • Teachers can use dowels in place of the pens if you think you will lose them.
    
    
• Tray Buttons
  • On-screen keyboard button
  • Right click button

Orienting/Synching the Board

Orient the board: Hold down both buttons on the board tray (this is the easiest way!)
OR
if you have the Smart Board Floating/Tab Tools open, located OPEN in the top menubar and navigate to ORIENT